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No. 3 2651 - 2700

Current Accession of Seeds and

Enter all F.P.I. descriptions in this book & subsequent . Numbers in sequence. D.F.

Jan. 27 – July 1 Antigua to St. Kitts

Do not use unless seed or living material is collected.

Book no. 3 Contents

Acacia 2659 Sabal 2670, [In ] 2671 Adiantum 2672 Smilax 2687 Agave 2696 Sterculia 2651 Arenga 2684 Tupa 2654 Bougainillea 2689 Undetermined 2619 Bucida 2653 …..” 2680 Calliandra 2690 …..” 2695 Cipura 2655 …..” 2700 Clerodendron 2673 Vanda 2688 Cocoloba 2656 Randia 2664 [In Ink:] 2682 Eugenia 2691[In ink:] …..” 2683 Crotalaria 2652 Ficus 2665 Galactia 2657 Hibicus 2693 Indigofera 2658 …..” 2661 Ipomoea 2675 Ixora 2668 …..” 2692 Kigelia 2666 Lawsonia 2660 Momordica 2698 Opuntia 2667 Oreodoxa 2676 Oxalis 2694 Pachyrhizus 2663 Pandanus 2685 …..” 2686 [In ink: O.K. 2697 Pennisetum 2662 Pinanga 2677 Ptychorophis 2681 Ptychosperma 2678 Ravenala 2699

2651 LR Toy

Sterculia alata ?

Seeds of a species named by the gardener Mr. Peirera of the botanic garden of St. Johns Antigua who presented these seeds.

Very large ornamental tree. Should make a valuable shade tree in Florida. 1.26.32

2652 Crotalaria sp. ? A yellow flowered shrubby species with small pods each containing two seeds only. Has strange look for Crotalaria. May be closely related spices.

Along roadside or path to Mt. Misery or Belmont Estates of Mr. B.S. Davis where it seems to suffer from attacks of weevil or moth in the pods. St. Kitts (St. Christopher) Isl. Jan 24.1932

Crotalaria ? Roadside to Mt. Misery Belmont Estate of B.S. Davis St. Kitts Isl. Jan 24- 1932

2653 L.R. Toy [In pencil:] 97752. In flat 5/17/32 C.F.

Bucida buceras The large leaved species similar to 2601 from Great Inagua. Here in Antigua it goes by the name of Whitewood. Too much stress cannot be placed upon the probable value of these Bucidas as wind break trees for they occur on the windiest wind swept hillsides on limestone soil and also clay soils of the island.

Presented by the head gardener of Bot, Gardens. St. Johns Antigua B.W.I. 1.26.32

2654 Undetermined A shrub with attractive bluish fruits borne in clusters on long pendant slim branches overlapping the path to Mt. Misery St. Kitts on Belmont Estate. Might prove valuable for breeder work in Florida. 1.24.32 Up to 1700 flat.

2655 Harold Loomis [In pencil:] 97762 In pots 5/17/32 Cipura martinicensis, Ktz Close relation to Iris. Native of tropical America. Yellow Iris of real charm & beauty though having small . Found wild in the grass on the hillsides of McCarthy valley near Boggy Peak, Antigua. It grows 18 inches high and tends to be solitary with small round rhizomes with internal yellow flesh color of leaves light green.

[In pencil:] Loomis photo 122. Growing Jul. 1932 C.F. 7 fine plants growing. Det. House D.C. Jul. 1932

Mr. C.F. Charter who identified this for us says it grows down almost to sea level in Antigua. Endemic species there. 1.26.1932 [In ink:] a.v.a. Agr. Exp. # 231 D.

Cipura martinicensis Ktz

Iridaceae. Tropical “Iris”. Grassy slopes of McCarthy valley near Boggy Peak. Antigua Isl. B.W.I. 1.26.32.

2656 C.F. Charter [In brown ink:] Plants in boxes in ward case. Alive 3.23 Growing Jul. 14. 32. Det. house D.C. 2 plants

Coccoloba pubescens L. The giant leaved species of Cocoloba which has which has leaves when grown under shade, 3 feet in diameter. Related to our Florida Sea Grape and worthy of trial in South Florida because of its great beauty. [In ink:] Dorsett Photo 317. 2 plants in pots, 6 inches tall. Dec. 14/32. C.F. Rare species almost extinct in Antigua. Collected for us by Mr. C.F. Charter from the only fruiting tree he had ever seen on Boggy Peak above McCarthy Isl Valley, alt. 1200 ft. Very windy situation. Fruiting spike quite similar to that of Coccoloba uvifera but fruits only 5 mm in diameter.

See photos by Dorsett, Fairchild & Loomis. Coll. 1.26.32 [In brown ink:] a.v.a Agr. Exp. # 226 & 232 317-318

2657 [In ink:] 95692 F.P.I. In pots 6/30/32 C.F.

Galactia longiflora Arn Handsome scarlet flowered pea of great charm & beauty. Might be useful to plant breeders. Usually fertilized by the native hummingbirds.

From Boggey Peak slopes of McCarthy Valley Antigua. 1.26.32

[In ink:] 20 pl. C.F. 12/24/32

Galactia longiflora Boggy Peak hillside of McCarthy Valley In Antigua B.W.I. 1.26.32

2658 Indigofera sp. A low growing very vigorous species used by Mr. Harcourt as a ground cover in the economic section of his botanic garden at Roseau Dominica. He may have had this before but I cannot find out what species this is. Harcourt does not know. It is probably an introduced species. Been one of the best in use here. Coll. 1.27.32

Indigofera sp. Low growing very vigorous species used as ground cover. Roseau Bot. Gard. Dominica B.W.I. 1.27.32

2659 [In brown ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32 Acacia koa? [In ink:] Cunninghamii Name given by head gardener of Botanic Garden Antigua. Strikingly like an Eucalyptus in character, its pseudophylls phyllocladia so much resemble the so called leaves of this genus. [In ink:] Walsingham has this already. 2 pl. 12/14/32 C.F. May be different from the A. koa. This might prove adopted to tropical conditions in South Texas, Florida & California 1.26.1932. Curious seed pods strung on the stem.

Acacia koa? Strikingly like the an Eucalyptus in its phyllocladia. Bot. garden Antigua. B.W.I. 1.27.32

2660 Lawsonia alba L.R. Toy [In pencil:] 97772 F.P.I. In pots 5/17/32 The Henna Bush of the Orient used by women to stain their finger nails. The foliage contains an orange dye. This is considered one of the best hedge plants in , comparable to Dodonaea viscosa. Gift of the head gardener of the Botanic Gardens Antigua, B.W.I.

[In brown ink:] (Growing Jul. 1.32. C.F.)

Lawsonia alba. Henna Bush of the Orient. Hedge plant of promise. Bot. Gard. Antigua. 1.26.32

2661 Indigofera sp. Large shrubby Indigofera from Trial garden of Botanic Garden Roseau Dominica B.W.I. Recommended by Mr. Harcourt 1.26.32

Indigofera sp. from trial garden of Bot. Gard. Roseau Dominica B.W.I. 1.27.32

2662 Pennisetum setosum Seturia Pennisetum setosum said to be valuable pasture grass by Harold E. Box of St. Kitts. Belmont Estate of B.S. Davis 1.24.32

2663 Carneros (Pachyrhizus) Yam beans found growing on a tree in the rain forest of Mt. Misery Antigua. May be Pachyrhizus angulatus, Rich. Grisebach determination seems like our yam bean common in South Florida. Seeds to L.R. Toy Experimental Station Homestead Fla.

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2664 [in brown ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32 C.F. [In pencil:] 97784 R.L. Toy Randia mussaenda South American Rubiaceous species of shrub with small star shaped fls. pure white. Shrub 10 feet high. [In ink:] In pots C.F. 6/30/31 Hendry, J.E. of Ft. Meyers thinks this may prove a good stock for gardenias.

Genus ??? to Gardenia. May be useful in border plantations in California where the other species of Randia are grown. Presented by Mr. Jones of the Dominica Botanic Gardens. 1.28.32.

2665 [In ink:] Cuttings in Wardian Case. Died in Wardian Case.

Ficus parcelli The best of the variegated species of Ficus which when well grown has a distinctly attractive appearance. This form seems finer than any I have seen in other gardens. Known in California already but not yet in Florida. Presented by Mr. Jones the ex-curator of the Botanic Gardens in Dominica. B.W.I. 1.28.1932

2666 [In ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32.C.F. Kigelia pinnata Sausage tree of Abyssinia . When in a very showy tree indeed with pendant flower spikes 8 feet long flowers 3 inches across. This tree is admirably adapted to growth in South Florida and should be better known there. Seeds from the Bot. Gard. Dominica 1.28.32

2667 Opuntia sp. Possibly autilland. Britton Rose. A handsome small species with fruits of a peach red color and remarkably few spines-almost smooth. Red flesh sour but refreshing. The form was unusually attractive and worth cultivating. Hillside near an Mr. Whitley’s old sugar mill beyond Monkey Hill. St. Kitts B.W.I. 1.23.32

2668 [In ink:] 2 plants in Wardian Case and 1 pot of seeds alive. 3.22 Coccinea var lutea. L. R. Toy Ixora sp. Probably lutea. An attractive yellow flowered Ixora growing in Botanic Garden of Dominica. Seeds may produce variations as this shrub stood close to the red flowered species. Presented by Mr. Jones the ex-director & Mr. Harcouort the present director of the garden. 1.28.32 [In brown ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32 C.F. Growing Jul. 14.32 Wash. Det. House.

Ixora lutea ? Bot, Garden Dominica B.W.I. 1.2.32

2669 [Entire page crossed out] Pieramia pentandra The “Go Hollow” an attractive shrub with showy red fruits found growing near a stream in McCarthy’s Valley Antigua. Suitable for trial at Chapman Field. 1.26.32 [In ink:] Seed died before it was packed. Immature.

2670 [In pencil:] 5437, 97290 in flat & up 5.17.32. [In ink:] L.R. Toy Sabal glaucescens ? A very beautiful large leaved Sabal growing in the Antigua Botanic gardens under this name. Should grow well in Florida, Texas, & California. [In brown ink:] Growing Jul. 32 C.F. Height 18 feet trunk. 10-12 inches in diameter. Leaves 5 to 7 feet in diameter. Petioles 8 feet long. 1.26.1932

2671 Harold Loomis [In pencil:] 97289. In flat in C.F 5.17.32. [In brown ink:] Growing Jul. 1/32.

Sabal adansoni 30 foot fan palm of attractive appearance. Trunk has scars on it scattered regularly over the smooth trunk which tapers from a largish base. (in pencil) Loomis photo 135 See Loomis photo. Dominica Botanic Garden presented by the director Harcourt. 1.28.32.

Sabal adansoni Dominica Botanic Garden. 1.28.32 See Loomis photo & description.

2672 1. plant [In brown ink:] and Sori. Label went with Sori.

Adiantum trapeziforme Avery handsome large Maidenhair fern with stems 3 feet tall and of an ebony black color. It is grown at 1400 ft. altitude in the mts. of Dominica very successfully and if it can be grown in the hammocks it will be a most attractive addition to their flora. As a house fern it would be a great acquisition. I do not know of its being tried in America. Presented by Mr. Stephen Haweis Mt. Joy Dominica. 1.31.32.

Adiantum trapeziforme Presented by Stephen Haweis, “Mt. Hope” Dominica B.W.I., 1.31.32.

2673 Clerodendrum ugandense A handsome shrubbery species producing panicles of light blue and lilac flowers. In the Government House Gardens in Dominica it grows very well and the administrator said it was a wonderful sight when in full bloom . Appears to be unknown in the Horticultural literature in America. If new will certainly be worth wide distribution. Presented by M. Harcourt of the Botanic Garden Dominica. 1.31.32

Clerodendrum ugandense From Botanic Gardens Dominica 1/31/32

2674 Tupa persicfolia Brilliant crimson flowered Lobelias like plant growing along the roadways of Jamaica. Perennial herb with a rather muddy appearance, but with such brilliant flowers that it seems worthy of domestication. Empire Road 1200 ft. alt. Dominica. 1.31.32

Tupa persicfolia Crimson fl. relative of Lobelias. Empire Road near Mr. Knowltons place Dominica. 1.31.32.

2675 [In black ink:] No seed Ipomoea sp. A very attractive species with fleshy corallas of brilliant carmine color. Reminding me of Ipomoea horsfalliae briggsii, but having narrow star like corolla lobes and is curved one sided flower.

A crupee in top of low tree near roadside to M. Kuoroltores place on Emperor Rd. Dominica.

Discovered by Stephen Hawets of Mt. Hope Dominica 1.31.32. See photos by Fairchild. Should be very attractive for pergolas.

Only Herb. material secured but Mr. J.E. Knowlton of Dominica “Sylvania” will collect seed for us later. Very promising thing. 1.31.32

2676 [in ink:] Loomis photo 153 Oreodoxa oleracea A few seeds gathered at the base of the most magnificent “cabbage palm” I have ever seen. It is 130 odd feet high & stands where the hurricanes could have torn it to pieces, but left it untouched. (See Fairchild Photo) at Mt. Joy, the house of Mr. Stephen Haweis the American artist.

[In ink:] See Ave. of Oreodoxa oleracea in Surinam. Dorstts 532 (5X7) Dominica Isl. Jan. 31.1932. There is no bulge in the trunk of this palm. Joseph Jones has suggested that these ? may hybridize often. [Hand drawing of seed:] Outline of seed is oblong. (in ink) D.F. photo 18381-5

2677 [In ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32 C.F. Pinanga kuhlii A very strikingly handsome cluster palm native of Jana & Anndaman islands. It grows 10 feet high and has leaves 3 feet long often with confluent [In ink:] Loomis photo 126, 162., 1932, pinnae giving this palm a most tropical appearance. If it can be grown in Florida as a house palm it should be very much in demand because of its small size and broad tropical leaves. Presented by the Dominica Botanic Garden. See technical notes by Harold Loomis and photographs of group & characters. 1.31.32.

2678 [In pencil:] 35 – 97288. In ? 5.17.32. [In ink:] Growing Jul. 1932 C.F. Ptychosperma macarthurii One of the handsomest for dooryard purposes. A cluster palm with truncated pinnae which has shown its adaptability to culture in South Florida. [In ink:] Loomis 161,158. 50 plants in 3 in. pots. C.F. 12/14/32. Synonymous (Actinophloeus macarthurii) See Harold Loomis photo of Jan. 29, 1932.of this palm in Botanic Garden Dominica from which these seeds were taken original home Australia 1.28.32. Ptychosperma macarthurii syn. Actinophloeus macarthurii. Loomis photo Jan. 29.32. Dominica Bot. Garden, B.W.I.

2679 [Page crossed out] Seed did not ??????? up. Discarded before ??? trip home. Carissa grandiflora ?? A very distinct form of this species with small leaves, short species, rather ? pendant & longer branches and extremely large flowers which narrow long petals. The fruit is small not over 5/8 in diameter. I cannot help thinking this is a distant species of Carissa. For the variety collection in Chapman Field Fla. Dominca Botanic Garden. 1.29.32.

2680 [In ink:] Growing Jul. 1.32 C.F. R.L.Toy Leguminous tree undetermined. Attractive looking tree with rather thin foliage but stately trunk & grey clear bark growing on edge of crater of the Quill St. Eustatius Isl. Dutch West Indies. It may be a species of Pterocarpus. To test as a street shade tree in Florida. 1.22.32 Grew to 50 feet in height.

2681 5 plants in Wardian Case. Alive 3.22 [In ink:] 3 pl. alive Det. House D.C. Jul 14/32 Ptychorophis augusta A very tall feather palm growing to 100 feet. Exceedingly graceful with its crown of leaves 8 – 12 feet long and its slender trunk that is not over a foot in diameter at base. Deserves trial both as outdoor palm and for shady situations indoors since it is a native of the forest of the Nicobar Islands of India. Gift of botanic gardens director. Dominica, B.W.I. 1.29.32. See Harold Loomis detailed photographs and notes.

2682 2 plants in Wardian Case dead. 3.22.32 Possible 1 alive 3.23 Corypha umbraculifera The famous Talipot palm of Ceylon. The queen of all the fan palms growing to 80 feet high and 3 ft. in diameter and flowering when 30 years old and then dying. From F.G. Harcourt curator of Botanic Garden Dominica B.W.I. 1.29.32

In Wardian Case. [In ink:] Toys photo 111 of dead trunk after blooming. Dead

2683 2 plants in Wardian Case [In ink:] Alive Jul. 14/32. Det. House D.C. 1 plant alive 3-22 Corypha utan ? This name was that found on the plants in the slat house. I suspect it may be a mistake in that the species near is Corypha kabanga. [In ink:] Loomis has photo 142 & 143 of Corypha kabanga like this same species. which is represented in the collection in the garden. Presented by F.G. Harcourt curator of the Botanic Garden Dominica. One of the most amazing of all the palms and to grow them in S. Florida would be a great accomplishment. 1.29.32

2684 1 plant in Wardian Case. [In ink:] Alive 3.23.32 Arenga engleri A very handsome dwarf cluster palm with most unusual shaped leaflets of irregular outline. A particularly promising species for use on lawns and in dooryards, possibly also as a house palm . [In ink:] Loomis 157 It formed clumps ten feet across in the Dominica Botanic Garden. Presented by Mr. F.G. Harcourt of the curator of gardens. See Harold Loomis notes and photographs. 1.29.32

2685 4 plants in Wardian Case [In ink:] Alive 3.23.32 Pandanus pacificus About the handsomest Pandanus I have ever seen having very broad deep green glossy leaves which made it a most desirable as low ornamental for lawns. It I saw no tall growing specimens in the Dominica Bot. Garden. M. Jones says that he sent this to to Mr. Wilder and that it was unknown there. It forms clumps 8 feet across in a short time. [In pencil: D no. 245.

2686 [In ink:] 1 plant alive 3.23.32 Pandanus undetermined. Presented by Mr. F.G. Harcourt from the collection in the Dominica Botanic Garden for the Pandanus collection at Chapman Field. Not named in the garden 1.29.32 [In ink:] Growing Jul. 14.32. Det. House D.C.

2687 [In ink:] 1 plant in Ward. Case Alive Det. House WashJul.14.32. Alive 3.23.32. Smilax sp. Undetermined rank growing variegated species prized as a bushy ornamental in the Botanic Garden Dominica, B.W.I. Presented by Mr. F.G. Harcoourt curator of the garden. 1.29.32 2688 1 plant in Wardian Case [In ink:] Alive 3.23.32 Vanda sp. Presented by F.G. Harcourt of Dominica Bot. Garden who could not give its specific name. 1.29.32 Not V. caerulea

2689 2 plants in Wardian Case [In ink:] Alive Jul. 14,1932. Wash. Quarantine House. 1 pl. alive 3.22.32 Bougainvillea spectabilis Mrs. Butt one of the best of the seedlings grown in Dominica a delicate shade of brick red very attractive. Said to have been introduced into Trinidad from Venezuela by Mrs. Butt after whom it was named. Presented by Mr. F.G. Harcourt of Dominic Bot. Garden 1.29.32

2690 [In ink:] 1 plant Wardian Case – seeds. [In pencil] Alive ? 3.22 Calliandra tergemina? According to Joseph Jones Ex director of the Bot. Gard. Dominica, this makes an exceedingly attractive hedge and is in bloom much of the time. [In pencil:] Pictures 237 & 380. Its flowers are bundles of stamens colored in bands pink, white & red.

It can be cut and forms a dense hedge about the garden 8 feet high. For trial in S. California and S. Florida 1.29.32

Calliandra tergemina Remarkable hedge plant used successfully around Dominica Bot. Garden. 1.29.32

2691 [In ink:] 2 plants Wardian Case Alive Wash. Quarantine. July 14.32. Alive 3.22.32 Eugenia lineata Guava Berry Tree. A pretty tall growing erect growing tree with smooth bark and glossy fine leaved foliage. The black berries are used in making of liqueurs. Native of Virgin Isl. Dominica Bot. Gard. 1.29.32

2692 [In ink:] 2 plants Wardian Case. Alive Wash. quarantine house. July 14.32 Ixora fragrans A delicate perfumed flowered species that bears masses of white flowers & forms a good sized tree. Should be a real acquisition to Florida. Gift from Dominica Bot. Garden. Mr. Harcourt Curator. 1.29.32

6993 [In ink:] 1 plant Wardian Case. Alive Wash. quarantine house Jul. 14.32

Hibiscus chinensis Attractive hybrid provided by Dr. Harlan of Trinidad. Yellow with coral pink Center – attractive. Dominica Bot. Garden 1.29.32[In ink:] Photo 18451-1. Perhaps Harlin bc his.

6994 [In ink:] 2 pl. Wardian Case. [In pencil:]1 alive 3.23.32 Oxalis dispar A very attractive morning flowering low shrub with large yellow flowers used as a border shrub in the gardens at Dominica. Gift of Harcourt 1,29.32

6995 Undetermined Curious looking plant collected by F.Q. Harcourt during a trip to Trinidad. He has never been able to get it determined, but thinks it would grow in South Florida. Dominica. 1.29.32 [In ink:] Jul. 14.32 Wash. quarantine house. 1 plant in flower & doing well. Looks like interesting form similar to Euphorbia splendens.

6996 [In ink:] 1 plant Wardian Case [In pencil:] Dead 3.22.32 Agave A very large and extremely glaucous leaved species which grows finely in the humid climate of Dominica. See D.F. photos. gift of 9. Harcourt. Dominica Bot. Gard. 1.29.32.

Mr. Jones could not recall the name, but said it was something like A. Franizini.

6997 3 cuttings in Wardian Case. Dead 3.23.32 Pandanus luzonensis Very showy species when in fruit having many brilliant red fruits. From originally. Narrow leaved, tallish species with grey green leaves. Dominica Bot, Gardens. 1.29.32.[In ink:] Dorsett photo 249. Dead.

6998 6 cuttings in Ward. Case. [In ink: Cuttings died 3.22. How about seeds sent? Momordica cochinchinensis (Coolie Apple) The immense spiny fruits of this rampant trellis vine are 6 inches in diameter, spiny and brilliant sealing wax red. It is one of the most spectacular fruiting vines I have seen, extremely decorative. [In ink:] Photo D.F. 18300.6. Presented by F.Q. Harcourt. Dominica Bot. Gardens. 1.29.32. [In pencil:] #262 Picture. [In ink:] Got one from C.F. No 101249

6999 1 plant in Wardian Case. Dead 3.22.32 Ravenala guyannensis A tall growing species much more lazy in its growth than the Traveler tree and perhaps not so showy but of interest for use on lawns & gardens. Dominica Bot. Garden. 1.29.32. [In ink:] Died.

2700 2 seedlings in Wardian Case. Alive July 14.32 Det House D.C. Seedlings of an undetermined wild palm native of St. Kitts Island. Presented by Mr. Kelsick, the superintendent of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Basseterre St. Kitts. BWI 1.23.1932.